Theatre Bizarre Brings Spookiness to Detroit’s Empty Lots

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On an incredibly hot Michigan July day, we stopped by the grounds of Theater Bizarre to talk to it’s visionary, John Dunivant. John, an illustrator by trade, spoke to us about his inspirations for the carnival / masquerade / party / theme park he created, and gave us a tour of the grounds which formerly hosted this unique event.

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2 thoughts on “Theatre Bizarre Brings Spookiness to Detroit’s Empty Lots

  1. keith corcoran says:

    this guy is my hero. I’d love to take a quick drive over to detroit to meet him and get a tour of the stuff he’s created as well as to get some pointers on weathering techniques, etc. 

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In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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